Central Jakarta KPU Prepares 2 Special Assistance Officers For ODGJ During The 2024 Election

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JAKARTA - People with mental disorders (ODGJ) will receive assistance from officers who have been prepared by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Central Jakarta on the voting day for the upcoming 2024 general election (Pemilu).

"Regarding any disability, we in the voting group (KPPS) are indeed two people who are ready to become ODGJ companions," said Head of the Central Jakarta KPU Technical and Organizing Division, Fitriani when confirmed, Friday, January 5.

Fitri said that officers who accompanied ODGJ during the 2024 election voting could only apply if voters needed it. The mechanism is that voters must first fill out a companion form.

"You have to fill out a companion form, and a companion for disabled voters can also come from the family or people appointed by the voters," he said.

Then, voters with mental disabilities may also choose as long as they are registered on the final voter list (DPT) and have an electronic ID card. If you don't have it, you can use a recommendation letter from the doctor when choosing.